Gary G. Male
Oct 6, 2023
Gary G. Male age 79 of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born February 21, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Orton and Evelyn (Sheler) Male. Gary was a retired locomotive engineer with C&O Railroad, Grand Rapids, MI and Amtrak, Richmond, VA. He retired from the Navy Reserves (Seabees) with 20...
Jacob Stults
Oct 4, 2023
Jacob Stults age 84 of Grant died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. He was born October 9, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Albert and Ruth (Croff) Stults. He had worked at Kent Disposal, C. Bell Automotive, Dohler-Jarvis and had owned and operated his own lawn care business. He loved the outdoors, gardening...
Brenda J. Ridgeway
Oct 2, 2023
Brenda J. Ridgeway age 67 of Sand Lake, died Tuesday, October 2, 2023 at her home. She was born January 1, 1956 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of the late Lester and Mary (Reed) Ridgeway. She had a successful career in security system sales and had a smile that would light up the room. No one could tell a story...
James E. Townes
Sep 29, 2023
James E. Townes age 72 of Cedar Springs, died Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born May 27, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Robert and Anna (Seaborn) Townes. Jim’s passion was hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He enjoyed playing and watching sports, gardening and visiting with his friends. He loved his kids...
Sandra M. Kangas
Sep 24, 2023
Sandra M. Kangas age 73 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her home. She was born February 9, 1950 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Marvin and Germaine (Carroll) Neilsen. She graduated from MSU with an associate degree and worked as a time study engineer at Kelvinator. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Daniel G. Nielsen
Sep 19, 2023
Daniel George Nielsen, 85, of Cedar Springs, MI passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, surrounded by prayer, song, and those who loved him. He was a dedicated husband, the strong and loving foundation of the Nielsen family, and will be deeply missed. He and his bride, Sondra Nielsen, raised four children and went on to love and invest in...
Marcella J. Tovey
Sep 18, 2023
Marcella J. Tovey age 93 of Cedar Springs, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born April 13, 1930 in Sherman Township, MI the daughter of William and Anna (Strongmeyer) Hendrickson. She enjoyed camping, traveling, crocheting and bingo. She was a wonderful wife, mother and cook. Surviving are her sons, Raymond (Janet) Tovey, Willis Tovey...
Patricia M. Williams
Sep 16, 2023
Patricia M. Williams age 67 of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. She was born May 13, 1956 in Bad Axe, MI the daughter of Thomas and Genevieve (Dukowsky) Polega. Patricia enjoyed her kids, grandkids, church, lottery tickets, the casino, card games, the Hallmark Channel, picking raspberries, lawn work, puzzles, holidays especially Christmas,...
Evelyn R. Fisk
Sep 14, 2023
Evelyn Ruth (Dingman) Fisk, 94 of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Mission Point of Cedar Springs. The daughter of Clifford & Ethel (Borgman) Dingman, Evelyn was born in Grand Rapids on August 25, 1929. She married Ronald Roger Fisk on September 27, 1947, in Cedar Springs....
Velda L. Mosher
Aug 31, 2023
Velda Leone Mosher, age 88, of Cedar Springs, MI, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Velda was born on June 3, 1935, in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Elmer and Evah (Wheeler) Kruger, who preceded her in death. Velda was married to Leroy Mosher, who preceded her in death. She had 4 children,...
Vicki E. Covell
Aug 30, 2023
Vicki E. Covell, age 70, of Cedar Springs, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 17, 1953 to Jasper and Isabelle Smith. Vicki was a bus driver for Cedar Springs Public Schools for 30 years and touched 1000’s of kid’s lives. After she retired, she...
Michael L. Reed
Aug 29, 2023
Michael Lee Reed age 80 of Rockford MI was called to his Heavenly home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 38 years, Colleen and his children, Justin (Megan), Kevin (Tara) and Holly (Corey); grandchildren, Hunter, Keller, Nathan, Brendan, Carson, William, Callan and Ada. Mike is...
Joseph Shemanski
Aug 27, 2023
Joseph Shemanski age 78, of Rockford, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Corewell Health United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He was born October 1, 1944 in Sacramento, CA the son of Joseph and Donna (VanSickle) Shemanski Sr. Joe spent his career in the grocery industry. He co-owned Perry IGA, owned and operated Shemanski’s Carrot Stick in Durand and Owosso, and...
Wesley James Rau
Aug 25, 2023
Wesley James Rau age 2 months of Cedar Springs, went to be with Jesus on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born June 17, 2023 in Big Rapids, MI the son of Steven Rau and Jennifer Mast. Wesley was the sweetest, happiest baby, he filled our lives with love. Surviving along with his parents are siblings, Samuel, Moses, Carley, Noah,...
Elizabeth "Beth" Bogema
Aug 18, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Bogema age 101 of Cedar Springs died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods. She was born on August 4, 1922 in Bramwell, WV the daughter of Edmund and Maude (Williams) Woody. Beth graduated from Concord College in Athens, WV and married Andrew Bogema Jr. in 1943. After Andy returned from the service in World War...
Franklin C. Forner
Aug 17, 2023
Franklin Forner Jr. age 62 of Sand Lake died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. Frank was born November 10, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Frank & Betty (Gegoski) Forner. He was a man of the earth who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and all animals. He was the proud owner of “Franks Bunny Barn.” Frank was...
Robert J. Yates
Aug 16, 2023
Robert John Yates age 63 of Sparta, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at American House, Kentwood. He was born November 7, 1959 in Muskegon, MI the son of Kenneth and Vera (Fairfield) Yates. He enjoyed camping, was an avid sportsman and loved his Harley. He had a great love for his dog, Lilly. He was a wonderful husband, dad and...
Randall C. Crump
Aug 15, 2023
Randall C. Crump age 77 of Belmont, formerly of Cedar Springs died Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Grand Rapids. He was born December 21, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Ralph and Myrtle (Cross) Crump. Randy liked spending time with his sons and grandsons and went to all of the grand kids sports and activities. He served in...
Curtis A. Phillips
Aug 10, 2023
Curtis A. Phillips age 82 of Sand Lake, died Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1941 in Sand Lake, MI the son of Louis and Alma (Boone) Phillips. He worked for many years and retired from Sparta Foundry. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, enjoyed traveling and camping. He and...
J. Keith Caldwell
Aug 6, 2023
J. Keith Caldwell age 78 of Cedar Springs passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center. He was born September 8, 1944 in Solon Township, MI the son of Joseph and Louise (Brown) Caldwell. He worked in quality control and retired from General Motors. Keith’s life centered around music, family, God and his church. He...
